In the area of international trade, Mr. Zive counsels clients on matters involving compliance with international trade regulations, economic sanctions, and issues related to U.S. and international anti-bribery laws. He has delivered presentations at anti-corruption seminars in the U.S. and abroad, and has helped leading international companies develop training and compliance programs designed to prevent violations of U.S. and international trade laws.

In the area of campaign finance law, Mr. Zive has worked with a wide range of clients on issues involving political action committees (PACs), ethics and election law, and compliance with lobbying disclosure laws. Mr. Zive served as the BBC's election law expert for international press coverage related to the 2004 Presidential election.

Representative Matters

Represented an international energy services company in negotiations with the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and provides regular counsel and due diligence on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Served as outside counsel for a professional association representing federal law enforcement officers.  This representation has required legislative advocacy, participation in formal rule-making process, and negotiations with policymakers on Capitol Hill and executive agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Organized and coordinated a coalition of domestic and international companies seeking to challenge the imposition of unfair anti-dumping duties on imported seafood.

Assisted in representation of one of the nation's largest durable medical equipment suppliers in matters involving the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Congress.

Publications and Speeches

Co-author, "Commercial Bribery and the New International Norms," Bloomberg Law Report, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 2009. 

Co-author, "Caveats for Companies Seeking Business Abroad: A Forecast of Stepped Up Enforcement," Bracewell & Giuliani Update, February 24, 2009.

"New CFIUS Regulations Finalized by Department of Treasury," Washington Update, November 18, 2008. 

"Heightened Scrutiny of Foreign Transactions in the U.S. Continues While FINSA Regulations Are Developed," Washington Update, March 5, 2008. 

"The Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007: Improved Transparency and Slower Deal Making," Washington Update, October 24, 2007. 

"The New Lobbying and Ethics Law: No Longer Business As Usual," Washington Update, September 18, 2007.

"Anti-Bribery Compliance: The U.S. Experience and Challenges Facing Transnational Corporations," The Foreign Investors Council, chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, May 11, 2006.